This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Brussels The spike of antisemitic incidents across Europe has reached extraordinary levels in the last few days, reminiscent of some of the darkest times in history. European Jews today are again living in fear. We have seen a resurgence of antisemitic incidents and rhetoric […]European Commission Statement on antisemitic incidents in Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Brussels The spike of antisemitic incidents across Europe has reached extraordinary levels in the last few days, reminiscent of some of the darkest times in history. European Jews today are again living in fear. We have seen a resurgence of antisemitic incidents and rhetoric […]Climate Change’s Complex Impact on Food Security and the Right to Adequate Nutrition
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Explainer: What is the world’s first ‘global stocktake’ on climate change?
November 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Victoria Masterson, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda COP28 – the 2023 United Nations (UN) climate change summit – will take stock of how nearly 200 countries are progressing on climate action. The world’s first Global Stocktake, published by the […]5 leaders and the turning points that changed their leadership approach
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Linda Lacina, Digital Editor, World Economic Forum, Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Sometimes a single incident can be enough to change a person’s leadership approach and journey.In its 101st edition, the World Economic Forum’s Meet the Leader […]Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Heightened Concerns Regarding H. pylori.
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]Biggest-ever DDoS attack threatens companies worldwide, and other cybersecurity news to know this month
November 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
1. Biggest-ever DDoS attack threatens companies worldwide Companies including Google and Amazon say they have fought off the world’s biggest distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, but are warning internet users that these types of attacks could cause widespread disruption unless cybersecurity measures are stepped up. A DDoS attack aims to make a website unreachable […]Cyclone Otis and the Acapulco Ringing Bell: Climate Change Realities and Gross Domestic Burning Fallacies
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. October 25 was the day the loudest ringing bell of Gaia’s Climate Change realities clung to the megaphone of […]How the management mindset needs to change, and other lessons for the digital transformation from Siemens’ CEO
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Willige, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Siemens’ CEO Roland Busch believes the biggest challenge in business transformation is changing mindsets and empowering employees at all levels.Over 40% of workers’ core skills will change in the next five years, […]In North America, renewables are steadily gaining ground on oil
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Sverre Alvik, Director Energy Transition Outlook, DNV Fossil fuels make up 80% of the domestic energy supply in Canada and the US combined.But that is slowly changing, and new predictions have revealed the pace of that change.Domestic consumption […]Building Climate-Resilient Healthcare Systems: An Integrated Framework for Action
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Sadia Khalid, early-stage researcher (ESRs), medical writer and research engineer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]This may be the most sustainable car carrier ever built
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Rebecca Geldard, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The maritime sector is responsible for almost 3% of global GHG emissions.Höegh Autoliners has designed a multi-fuel car carrier to help decarbonize shipping and its associated supply chains.It was one of the […]4 drivers to achieve systems-level change for sustainable futures
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Roger Spitz, President of Techistential (Strategic Foresight) and Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute, San Francisco Achieving sustainable futures requires humanity to solve our most complex, systemic and existential risks.If we are to address our world’s most critical challenges, our […]World Cities Day: how 7 leaders are balancing the nexus between urban growth and equity
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Nalisha Men, Data Scientist and Analytics Specialist, World Economic Forum The continued global trend of urbanization is a significant and complex challenge. As more people move into towns and cities, it becomes crucial to ensure that urban areas […]Commission welcomes G7 leaders’ agreement on Guiding Principles and a Code of Conduct on Artificial Intelligence
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s agreement by G7 leaders on International Guiding Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a voluntary Code of Conduct for AI developers under the Hiroshima AI process. These principles and the voluntary Code of Conduct will complement, at international level, the […]What are the key success factors for startups wanting to scale to unicorn status? New research provides roadmap
October 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: JF Gauthier, Founder and CEO, Startup Genome, Marc Alexander Penzel, Founder and President, Startup Genome The billion-dollar question for startups wanting to reach unicorn status is: what characteristics, behaviours and decisions are behind successful scaling?Startup Genome’s Scaleup Report […]How employers can make emotional well-being a top priority
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Cesar Carvalho, CEO & Co-Founder, Gympass Across the world, organisations and governments have increased their focus on the workforce’s well-being. It’s necessary: extensive research suggests that workplace wellness increases productivity, profits, retention, satisfaction, and so much more. But […]Status of the artist: improve working conditions of artists and cultural workers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Last Tuesday MEPs adopted a proposal for an EU framework to improve the living and working conditions for cultural and creative workers.In a draft legislative initiative, adopted by 43 votes to five and three abstentions, MEPs highlight the precarious working conditions and uncertain legal […]Settler Colonialism: The Primordial Sin of the State of Israel and its Grave Consequences on the Current Massacre of Palestine
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This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by one of our passionate writers, Mr. Alexandros K. Liakopoulos. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. “Settler colonialism describes the logic and operation of power when colonizers arrive and settle on lands already inhabited by […]Internet companies tackle the biggest ever denial of service attack
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Torkington, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Cybercriminals have launched the biggest ever distributed denial of service attack.Internet companies continue to fight off the attack which began in August.Cybercrime and insecurity are among the top 10 global risks, says […]Spanish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council.Spain holds the Presidency of the Council until December 2023 included. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education and […]MEPs back plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New legislation aims to strengthen the business case for decarbonisation in Europe The Act supports manufacturing of the key technologies needed to achieve EU’s decarbonisation objectives MEPs propose faster authorisation procedures and net-zero industry clusters The legislation voted on by the Industry Committee on […]Right to repair: incentives for consumers to repair rather than replace
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Internal Market Committee adopted its position on new measures to strengthen the right to repair and promote sustainable consumption. On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee adopted its position on a new “right to repair” for consumers, with 38 votes in […]New EU rules needed to make digital platforms less addictive
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs raise alarm over the addictive design features of certain digital services and call for fostering ethical design by default. On Wednesday, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee adopted a draft report (with 38 votes in favour, none against and 1 abstention) warning […]Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2024 in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published its proposal to set catch limits, or total allowable catches (TACs), for 18 fish stocks in the EU waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2024. The proposal is based on scientific advice and covers fish stocks managed […]Global Gateway Forum kick starts to boost sustainable investments in infrastructure
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the first Global Gateway Forum opened in Brussels. It brought together over 40 high-level Government representatives, financial institutions and business representatives to discuss the world’s investment needs, debate solutions and seal new deals. The panel discussions on the first day focused on green […]Breathing life into a struggling planet: Understanding climate change and exploring solutions
October 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mohammed Al-tamimi, a last year medical student at Yemen’s Hadhramout University College of Medicine. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not […]This MIT professor explains how good jobs can boost productivity and competitiveness
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Kate Whiting, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda MIT Sloan School of Management professor Zeynep Ton has spent years researching the essential elements of a good job – and developed the Good Jobs Strategy.The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs […]Discrimination in Medical Education: An Ongoing Hurdle Towards Equality and Quality Care
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Anushree Burade, a final year medical student from ESIC Medical College, Bangalore, India. The writer is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writers and do not necessarily […]Climate Change – The Biggest Health Threat Facing Humanity
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Mai AbouShloua, a second-year medical student in Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do […]8 steps to make your organization AI resilient
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Andrea Bonime-Blanc, Founder and CEO, GEC Risk Advisory How does the world govern for the unknowns of exponential tech, including generative AI (GenAI)?Building organizational resilience around the development and deployment of GenAI is essential.From embedding GenAI metrics into […]What are non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and where are they useful?
October 23, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shawn Dej, Lead for Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum, Sandra Waliczek, Blockchain and Digital Assets, World Economic Forum Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets stored on the blockchain.NFTs were created in 2014 but their popularity […]The right to be forgotten allows people to ask for data about them to be removed from the internet. How does it work?
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Ian Shine, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda The EU’s right to be forgotten rule allows individuals to request that organizations remove and delete personal information about them from online platforms.People can only ask organizations to erase their personal data […]US economy largely unchanged, China’s GDP growth, and other economics stories to read this week
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda 1. US economy largely unchanged in recent weeks – Fed report Economic activity in the United States changed little over the last six weeks, according to a new Federal Reserve report. It reports […]
